Townsend, Tenn

A gateway community located at one of the entrances to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Townsend is known as the Peaceful Side of the Smokies. Far from the noise and distractions of Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg, but within an easy drive of both, this is where you can relax and escape the bustle of modern times. Easy access to the park, good restaurants, unique shopping, museums, music, artisans, fishing, golf, wildflowers, hiking, caverns, horseback and bicycle riding, and just general exploring of a beautiful and historic area awaits you.